Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Education:
Gig Harbor, WA vs Coos Bay, OR

Change Cities
Highlights
- Coos Bay spends 14.5% less per student than Gig Harbor.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.3% lower in Coos Bay than in Gig Harbor. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Coos Bay had 7.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gig Harbor
 Gig Harbor, WACoos Bay, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,707$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,056  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,662$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6364573
 Students per Counselor441  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.47.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews
George · Lincolnshire, IL
Died and Went to Heaven!
Over 5 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

   |    Reply
White · Port Orchard, WA
Great
Over 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

   |    Reply
George · Lincolnshire, IL
Paradise!
Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gig Harbor

See all reviews
Reviews for Coos Bay    11 Reviews
Drew · Coos Bay, OR
Nice, with caveats.
Over 6 years ago

Residents since 1990. Pros: The weather is exceptionally mild. We find it a very inexpensive, convenient, and laid back place to live. North Bend has an airport (OTH)  More

   |    Reply
lorrie · Denver, CO
Wht is this place like to live in 2016
Over 9 years ago

My son is thinking about moving to coos bay, I have read some comments, doesn't sound so good. He has a family and he thinks he can get a good job. He lives in colorado.  More

   |    Reply
Roger · Thousand Oaks, CA
nice
Over 11 years ago

nice  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Coos Bay

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Fruitland, IdahoSanta Rosa Valley, CaliforniaCompare
 Jamestown, North DakotaTwo Harbors, MinnesotaCompare
 Vonore, TennesseeTryon, North CarolinaCompare
 Anaheim, CaliforniaGrants Pass, OregonCompare
 Alpine, WyomingLarkspur, ColoradoCompare
 Melvindale, MichiganGainesville, GeorgiaCompare
 Walnut Creek, CaliforniaMoreno Valley, CaliforniaCompare
 Kentfield, CaliforniaOzark, AlabamaCompare
 Bunnell, FloridaCocoa, FloridaCompare
 Sunrise, FloridaSan Marcos, CaliforniaCompare

Learn More About Gig Harbor, Washington
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Coos Bay, Oregon
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.